Indian Football League partners with Star Cement for full 2026-27 season

Star Cement will continue as the title sponsor of the Indian Football League for the 2026-27 season. The competition will be known as the Star Cement Indian Football League, extending a partnership that began during the league’s inaugural season

Hyderabad: The Indian Football League (IFL) announced on Friday that Star Cement will continue as the title sponsor for the full 2026-27 season after the two parties signed an agreement. The competition will now be known as the Star Cement Indian Football League 2026-27.

Mr.Nildeep Mondal, Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Football League, said, “Star Cement’s decision to continue as our title sponsor is a strong vote of confidence in the Indian Football League. They backed the league in its first season under a new identity, and we are delighted to carry that partnership into a full home-and-away campaign. With new clubs, new venues and wider broadcast reach this season, the league is growing in every direction, and it means a great deal to have a partner who shares our ambition for Indian football. We thank Star Cement for their continued support and look forward to building on what we started together last season.”

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Mr. Pradeep Purohit, Chief Operating Officer of Star Cement, said, “Our continued partnership with the Indian Football League reflects our belief in the potential of Indian football and the importance of sustained support for its growth. With our roots in the Northeast, we share a special connection with the passion the game inspires. The IFL brings that passion to a national stage, giving clubs and players across the country a platform to earn recognition and inspire young talent. We are proud to continue as title sponsor and look forward to supporting the league as it reaches more communities and builds a stronger future for Indian football.”

The renewal extends a partnership that began on March 11, 2026, when the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Star Cement signed an agreement for the 2025-26 season. That campaign was the league’s first since its rebranding from the I-League, and Star Cement became the first title sponsor of the competition under its new identity.